Through interactions in my daily life, I will look for interesting ideas, points of view or epiphanies that occur in an organic fashion. Epiphanies by definition are sudden, intuitive perceptions of or insights into the reality or essential meaning of something, usually initiated by some simple, or commonplace occurrence or experience. Epiphanies cannot occur if they are forced - I hope to remain open and simply notice.

Friday, April 22, 2011

Dear Planet Earth

Where do I begin? I have hurt you in so many ways that my apology will surely ring hollow. You’ve always been there for me through all the ups and downs - never complaining. Day in and day out, I know I can count on you. You’re steady. You provide everything I need. You are simply the best and I take advantage of you in the worst ways, never saying thank you; treating you with a casual disregard. I’m even afraid to look you in the eye; doing so would hurt as much as staring at the red hot sun. No, an apology is simply not enough, but it is all I have to give.

You never say no to me. If I ask for more, you try to comply. I feel you shudder and quake at times, but you never deny me.

It’s funny how it works. A psychologist would surely classify us as having a classic abusive relationship. I dish it out and you keep coming back for more. I don’t know why you continue to care about me. The last time I did something really nice for you was…….well, I’m not really sure when that was. Pitiful, that’s what I am.

I’m going to change. I promise this time. I really mean it. Are you listening? I feel you turning away. Maybe if you talked back, it would help our relationship.

I do love you. I look around on a day like today and I realize what I have in you. Perfection, that’s what you are. Your beauty astounds me - your virtues more plentiful than the stars. I beg you to forgive me. I promise this time it will be different.

I know. I’ll plant a tree today in your honor. There, I made you smile.